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WorksheetsTest Review: Australia, the Pacific Realm, and Antarctica
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Why does Australia have so many unusual animals?
Animals migrated across a land bridge from Asia.
Animals evolved in isolation from other areas.
Settlers brought new species from other islands.
Unusual indigenous plants attracted the animals.
Why do people on the low islands do more fishing than farming?
Low islands often have little rainfall.
People worry about volcanoes erupting.
Low islands have rich volcanic soil.
The climate is warm and tropical all year.
Which of the following are invasive species in Australia?
kangaroo
koala bears
dingos
kiwi
Which of the following are invasive species in Australia?
kangaroo
koala bears
rabbits
kiwi
Which of the following are invasive species in Australia?
platypus
emu
cats
kiwi
Which of the following are invasive species in Australia?
platypus
emu
foxes
kiwi
What is one thing unique or different about Australia?
It is an island, a continent, and a country.
It is the only country located in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is home to the coldest climate on Earth.
It is made of thousands of islands, coral reefs, and volcanoes.
Why do most Australians live on the coast?
The inland region is too mountainous.
The shoreline is the only volcano-free region.
The climate of the inland region is too dry.
The people like the beaches and sea life.
How are high islands formed?
Volcanic cones push up from under water.
Coral reefs build up into land.
Large chunks of mainland break off.
Atolls form circular chains.
How are low islands formed?
Volcanic cones push up from under water.
Coral reefs build up into land.
Large chunks of mainland break off.
Atolls form circular chains.
How are invasive species introduced to new regions?
They migrate to new places by themselves.
People bring them from other places.
Mutations cause new plants and animals to evolve.
Ocean currents wash them ashore.
What threatens the corals that make up reefs?
warmer water temperatures, pollution, overfishing
too many new animal and plant species
invasive species such as small fish and sharks
overgrowth of colonies of corals
What is the Pacific Realm made up of?
deserts and mountains
thousands of small islands and coral reefs
two large islands
the seas around Australia and Australia
What covers Antarctica?
a salty inland sea
deserts and mountains
a thick layer of ice
taiga forests and tundra
A ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands made of coral.
atoll
coral reef
coral island
hotspot
A rock-like structure built by layers of coral organisms.
atoll
coral reef
coral island
hotspot
An island created by a gradual buildup of coral skeletons.
atoll
coral reef
coral island
hotspot
An unusually hot part of Earth's mantle.
atoll
coral reef
coral island
hotspot
Belonging naturally to the region in which it is found.
indigenous
invasive species
extinct
marsupial
Non-native plants or animals introduced to a new area, intentionally or unintentionally, that disturb habitats of native life forms.
indigenous
invasive species
extinct
marsupial
Completely gone, such as a species of animal or plant.
indigenous
invasive species
extinct
marsupial
A mammal whose females carry their babies in a pouch.
indigenous
invasive species
extinct
marsupial
What do the outrigger canoes, stick maps, and travel among islands show about the islanders?
excellent at sea navigation
good farmers
very good fishermen
strong religion
Which of these statements about Aborigines and Europeans is true?
The Aboriginal population has grown since Europeans arrived.
British settlers admired the Aborigines' culture.
Aborigines control most of the land in Australia's interior.
Aborigines lost much of their ancient land to settlers.
What caused many immigrants to go to Australia in the 1850s?
gold was discovered
sheep farming
convicts were freed
oil drilling
How did the first people probably get to Australia?
came from the southern tip of Africa
sailed from nearby Pacific islands
traveled by sea or land bridge from Asia
migrated from inland areas to the coasts
What is Australia today?
a country independent of others
a group of separate colonies
a British Commonwealth country
a nation that rules New Zealand
Who were the first large group of Europeans to go to Australia?
Portuguese sailors
British convicts
Spanish explorers
African slaves
What did James Cook do in the Pacific Islands?
claimed all islands as British territory
explored and mapped the islands
searched for gold on the islands
started a marine reserve for animals
What percentage of Australia's population do Aborigines represent today?
less than 3 percent
50 percent
10 percent
27 percent
Who were the first settlers in New Zealand?
the Maori
the British
the Aborigines
the Chinese
What makes Aborigines different from other groups of people?
oldest continuous culture in the world
strong ties to the land
developed their own culture and languages
have conflict with newcomers
Australia's first developed culture.
Aborigine
clan
land bridge
navigation
A large family-based unit with loyalty to the group.
Aborigine
clan
land bridge
navigation
A strip of land connecting two landmasses.
Aborigine
clan
land bridge
navigation
The science of finding position and planning routes.
Aborigine
clan
land bridge
navigation
A boat with an attached float that helps it balance.
outrigger canoe
seafarer
convict
assisted migration
Sea traveler.
outrigger canoe
seafarer
convict
assisted migration
A person sentenced to prison for committing a crime.
outrigger canoe
seafarer
convict
assisted migration
A program set up in 1831 in which the British gave people money to move to Australia.
outrigger canoe
seafarer
convict
assisted migration
What is the vast area called that includes New Zealand, Easter Island, and the Cook Islands?
Polynesian Triangle
Australia
Micronesian Triangle
Polynesian Circle
Why have people in Polynesia been moving into cities?
to transmit their traditions to others
to seek better chances to earn money
to attend schools that teach Polynesian languages
to live with other generations of their families
Why did Australia loosen its immigration restrictions?
to provide homes for war refugees
to encourage cultural diversity
to increase the labor force
to increase the population of cities
Explorers from which two countries first reported sighting land in Antarctica in 1820?
Norway and the United States
Australia and New Zealand
Chile and Argentina
Britain and Russia
Why have efforts been made to preserve Polynesian languages?
The Polynesian people need to communicate with one another.
The languages are necessary for transmitting traditional cultures.
Schools teacher Polynesian languages.
Much New Zealand government business is done in Polynesian.
What is one reason for Australia's cultural diversity?
a change in national immigration policy
the country's location near other lands
Britain's policy toward indigenous groups
Sydney's appeal as a point of entry
How does the Antarctic Treaty encourage global cooperation?
It requires that the land in Antarctica be evenly divided among countries.
It requires countries to share their scientific stations.
It requires countries to cooperate to regulate tourism.
It requires that all scientific discoveries be shared with other countries.
From what region did people begin to immigrate to Australia in the 1970s?
Asia
Africa
Europe
North America
What important function does storytelling serve in Polynesian cultures?
passing down traditions
communication across islands
preserving Polynesian languages
entertainment for families
What is one result of the long drought in Australia?
movement away from coasts
more successful use of irrigation
growth of urban populations
increased emigration from Australia
Where do most Australians live?
in the interior
in a city
on an island
on a farm or ranch
By what percentage did Australia's labor force increase between 1950 and 1960?
6 percent
25 percent
60 percent
200 percent
Of or within a city.
urban
salinization
ice shelf
scientific station
The process of treating something with salt or increasing its salt content.
urban
salinization
ice shelf
scientific station
A floating sheet of ice that is attached to a landmass.
urban
salinization
ice shelf
scientific station
A place specifically built for performing research.
urban
salinization
ice shelf
scientific station
The act of moving permanently to another country.
immigration
labor force
oral traditions
emigrate
The number of people available to work.
immigration
labor force
oral traditions
emigrate
Cultural history and stories passed along by word of mouth from generation to generation.
immigration
labor force
oral traditions
emigrate
To leave one's home country to live in another country.
immigration
labor force
oral traditions
emigrate
What percentage of New Zealand's land is protected by the government?
less than one percent
between five and ten percent
nearly 30 percent
more than 60 percent
Which renewable resource provides about 10 percent of New Zealand's energy?
natural hot water and steam
light from the sun
the power of the wind
moving water in rivers
Why are geothermal reservoirs common in New Zealand?
The country consists of multiple islands.
The country lies in an active volcanic zone.
Much of the country has a temperate climate.
The country lies at the proper latitude.
What is the goal of APEC?
to encourage countries around the Pacific to compete with each other
to help Australia sell goods to other member countries
to strengthen cultural ties among its member countries
to make its members more successful in the global economy
What type of activity would appeal to adventure tourists?
walking in cities
museum tour
learning about cultures
exploring nature
How did the arrival of the British affect the indigenous people of Australia and New Zealand?
Their living conditions improved.
Their way of life barely changed.
They made modest changes to their way of life.
They suffered losses of both land and culture.
They suffered losses of both land and culture.
Antarctica
Australia
New Zealand
Papa New Guinea
Which statement describes the situation of Aborigines in Australia today?
Aborigines are generally satisfied with their economic situation.
Aborigines no longer need to strive for social and political equality.
Aborigines have recently lost several civil and political rights.
Aborigines are still working to overcome economic disadvantages.
What is one benefit of adventure tourism to the countries in the region?
It helps visitors understand the local culture.
It is good for the environment.
It brings money to a broad range of workers.
It encourages cultural diversity.
What right did the Aborigines gain in the 1960s?
to reclaim all land taken from their ancestors
to vote in national elections
to receive adequate health care and education
to speak up for equality
A bond among countries based on common interests.
Alliance
Free Trade Agreement
Assimilation
Adventure Tourism
A contract or treaty that encourages trade among countries.
Alliance
Free Trade Agreement
Assimilation
Adventure Tourism
The process in which a minority group is absorbed into the majority.
Alliance
Free Trade Agreement
Assimilation
Adventure Tourism
The practice of traveling to remote areas and enjoying the environment through physical activity.
Alliance
Free Trade Agreement
Assimilation
Adventure Tourism
A tract of public land set aside for native people.
Reserve
Glacier
Crevasse
Geothermal Energy
A large mass of ice and packed snow that slowly moves across land.
Reserve
Glacier
Crevasse
Geothermal Energy
A deep, open crack in a glacier.
Reserve
Glacier
Crevasse
Geothermal Energy
Power derived from heat within the earth that can be turned into electricity.
Reserve
Glacier
Crevasse
Geothermal Energy
What event caused major cultural disruptions for both the Aborigines and Maori?
the passage of assimilation laws
the struggle for civil rights
the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
the arrival of the British
What is one reason many immigrants came to Australia?
They wanted to work on farms or ranches.
They were fleeing the effects of war.
Australia was not far to travel.
Australia's cities were culturally diverse.
